US support for Saudis belies claims of supporting democracy admin, February 20, 2015August 15, 2024 Santa Cruz Sentinel February 20, 2015 One of the greatest myths is that the U.S. government supports democracy. In reality, under both Republican and Democratic administrations, the U.S. remains the world’s No. 1 military, financial, and diplomatic supporter of authoritarian regimes and occupying armies. Continue Reading
China Radio International – Minsk Peace Talks on Ukraine Crisis Concludes (Audio) admin, February 12, 2015June 20, 2024 A ten-minute interview on CRI about President Obama’s request for Congress for authorization of force against the so-called “Islamic State.” The segment with Professor Zunes begins at the 18:30 mark of the Global Talks section Continue Reading
Uprising Radio – “Uprising” on the threat from ISIS admin, February 12, 2015June 20, 2024 From the the nationally-syndicated public affairs program “Uprising” on the threat from ISIS. The segment with Professor Zunes begins at the 19-minute mark. Continue Reading
Opposition to Israeli occupation consistent with other human rights struggles admin, February 6, 2015June 20, 2024 Santa Cruz Sentinel February 6, 2015 In my late teens, I was active in the movement opposing South Africa’s illegal occupation of Namibia, calling for boycotts and divestment of companies supporting the occupation and sanctions against the occupying power. I was involved in similar efforts during the 1990s against the… Continue Reading